Monthly Archives: June 2019
Nicole Laborie | Remembering D-Day
On a day when the world pauses to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, South Pasadena’s Nicole Laborie remembers it vividly as a 7-year-old...
Monterey Hills 5th Grade Promotion | ‘Have it All’
On the cover of Monterey Hills Elementary School’s promotion program reads: “6th grade here we come!!!”
A student, Kaitlyn, - her name handwritten in the...
Rotary Club Speaker: Mae Vieth | Growing Up in Communist China
Mae Vieth, wife of Rotarian George Vieth, was the program speaker at the May 28 meeting of the Rotary Club of South Pasadena.
She presented...
Ignite at the Ford | Meshell Ndegeocello
Musically, Ventriloquism has the hallmarks of all of Ndegeocello’s work -- lush and investigative, subversive and sublime. As always, she pays tribute to her...
Movies in The Park | Family Films to Watch Under the Stars
The South Pasadena Community Services Department announced the return of movies in the park this summer.
Community members are invited to Garfield Park, 1000 Park...
Throwback Thursday | Before “The Bridge”
During the late 1800s, the banks of the Arroyo Seco and surrounding area is primarily an agricultural community of fruit growers.
In the above photo,...
Don’t Miss Out! | Big Laughs at the Arroyo Comedy Show!
Looking for a good comedy fix? The Arroyo Comedy Show has got you covered!
JUNE 6th, right down at the golf course in South Pasadena!...
Dispute Over Tree Removal Goes to City Council
After what will likely be a lengthy meeting on the new budget, updated capital improvement program and a bevy of routine city business, the...
“No on 710” Freeway Fighters to be Honored | Library Hosts Event June 7
A free public event to honor the aptly nicknamed “Freeway Fighters,” will be presented in the South Pasadena Public Library Community Room at 7...
SPARC Executive Director Steps Down | Howard Spector Ends 9 Year Run
After nine years of dedicated service, Howard Spector has announced that he will be stepping down as Executive Director and Board Member of the...
A Baseball Doubleheader at the Library | Dodger Themed Author Night
This article was written and produced by Steve Fjeldsted, Director of the South Pasadena Public Library
All-Star baseball authors Jason Turbow and Ron Rapoport will...
MHS Robotics Night | An Interactive Night with Futuristic Pals
Set out a bunch of robots on the floor and watch kids instantly gravitate to them.
That was the scene recently as Monterey Hills Elementary...
Calculus for a Cause | A Mathematical Win-Win at SPHS
It’s a way of helping themselves and giving back as South Pasadena High students participated in Calculus for a Cause last Tuesday to improve...
DRC Queen Visits South Pasadena
Royalty came to South Pasadena last Wednesday.
Queen Diambi Kabatusuila, the ruler of Bantu ethnic group located in the Democratic Republic of The Congo, visited...
Flags Fly at Half Staff at City Hall
U.S. flags, including the one at South Pasadena City Hall, were flown at half-staff Monday following an order by President Trump to remember the...
The Playhouse Block Party Returns Saturday June 8, 2019
This signature event returns after more 12,000 people came together to celebrate arts and culture in Pasadena in its inaugural year. Saturday, June 8,...
Pasadena Playhouse Celebrity Game Night!
A hilarious competition where celebrity teams go head-to-head and battle it out in a fierce and fun game of speed charades. Benefits the programs...
Pasadena Playhouse 2019/2020 Season
Pasadena Playhouse Producing Artistic Director Danny Feldman announces four main stage productions for 2019/2020 including new productions of favorite musicals – Little Shop of...
